Disciplines

Gazprom's reduced gas supplies are causing issues in replenishing stores before winter

The paper market and energy crisis

Raw material and energy price hikes have left parts of the European paper industry in a fragile state, exacerbating recent mill closures, and are likely to have far-reaching consequences for printers.

Going live: the last in-person event was in 2019

Power gets personal once more

Now in its 12th year, the event, organised by Two Sides and the BPIF in partnership with Canon and Fedrigoni, is intended to reinforce an understanding of the relevance and future of print among...

French's: Van-tastic branding

Killer App: SSS serves up French’s chippy van as the plaice to sea

After winning a contract for a local holiday park, veteran fish and chip shop French’s turned to Steward Safety Supplies (SSS) – a supplier of over 10 years – to transform an unremarkable white...

Edinburgh's Wee Blue Coo owners began the process of transitioning to employee ownership at the start of 2021

Civil partnerships

The number of employee-owned (EO) businesses is on the rise and in such firms employees own significant and meaningful stakes. With a say in how they are run, these companies tend to do well.

Making an exit

There are various ways for owners to exit a company, but one that seems popular is the management buyout – MBO. And it’s been used by Glossop Cartons, Medica Packaging and Rapidity in recent years.

Avoiding the wage spiral

The world is in economic meltdown. Materials and products are in short supply, labour is at a premium – if it can be found – and fuel is crucifyingly expensive. And to complete the perfect storm,...

In good company

Most are familiar with the idea of incorporating a business to create a separate trading entity that, among things, will protect business owners and their personal assets should the company fail.

The Stitchliner Mark V's improved automation means it can be used in-line

Horizon Finishing First event to showcase new tech

The Horizon Finishing First 2022 event will see the manufacturer showcase a raft of new products.

Pressision team on a recent company trip to the James Cropper Mill

60 seconds with Pressision

Pressision began life almost 20 years ago. The firm’s vision and mission was born out of the frustration of a group of graphic designers who “didn’t have a print production house that would...

Saving energy can result in big benefits

Five ways to reduce energy bills now

It is no secret that energy bills are skyrocketing. Ofgem’s household combined gas and electricity cap, tied to wholesale prices, has risen by 80% to £3,549/year in Q4 2022. And there are no such caps...